Sunday Evening

Sermon Themes for this term:

Spreading a passion for Jesus (Highfields Church Vision)We've been talking lots about vision recently at Highfields Church, with our Looking Further Together consultation last year which drew to a conclusion in the spring.

Mission Unstoppable (Studies in Acts 1-28)The book of Acts is a wonderful book, because it helps us to see that when we are followers of Jesus we actually are caught up in something much bigger than ourselves. We are involved in the passing on of a message that has been transforming people's lives in every single country on the face of this earth for thousands of years.

Previous Sermon Themes:

Encounters with Jesus (Jesus the saviour)A series of Sunday morning services at Highfields Pontprennau looking at Jesus' encounters with various men and women during his life. These conversations were not about personal sins or specific religious views and practices, nor were they a set of talking points or a political platform.

Summer Series (A sermon series for summer 2018)Every summer during the school holiday period a sermon series is arranged where it is not necessary to listen to every sermon to make sense of the series. This summer we are still awaiting details and will publish them as soon as we have them.

Money Matters (The idol, the gift, the investment)A series of Sunday morning services at Highfields Cathays looking at money matters from a biblical perspective. We really can't serve God and money (Matt. 6:21) and for many people money has become their idol; the chief rival god in their lives. There is a huge relationship between how we relate to money and how we relate to God.

Ephesians: The Masterplan (Finding our place in God's great plan)We've been talking lots about vision recently at Highfields Church, with our Looking Further Together consultation drawing to a conclusion in the Spring. But it's been important to remember that long before the generation of a tag line or slogans that define what we're all about, God has established an eternal vision for His church in the world.

The Life of Faith (Learning from Elijah)A series of Sunday evening services looking at the story of Elijah from the first book of Kings. Elijah meaning "My God is Yahweh" was a prophet who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Ahab (9th century BC).

Suffering well (Learning with Job)A series of Sunday evening services learning from the story of Job in the Old Testament. In this series we will learning from Job's experience to look at the questions: "why do we suffer?", "is suffering my fault?" and we will spend time thinking about facing suffering with hope.

Equip Sunday Seminars (Training for life)Sunday seminars followed by evening worship and a short practical talk from the Bible. For a four week period we will be holding seminars on Sunday evenings (5pm - 6:20pm) followed by a time of worship until 7pm. There will be a Children's & Youth track (crèche-year9) with food provided between 6pm-6.20pm.

When God came down (Studies in the book of John)John's gospel, written later than the other gospels (probably by an old man looking back on the life and ministry of his Saviour) is both amazingly simple in its core message and astonishingly deep in its portrayal of Jesus.

The Forgotten King (Studies from the book of Esther)Esther is about the unseen, unnoticed, ignored God of heaven who rules over every detail of life. Join us to find hope, courage and confidence in a confusing world.

Faith in Action (Studies in the book of James)James is a letter from a pastor who doesn't pull his punches. He wants the Christians to whom he's writing to live well, live wisely, and live out their faith. They have a crown of life to look forward to, but tough trials to face along the way.

Whiter than snow (Studies from the book of Isaiah)"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the Lord."Though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red as crimson,they shall be like wool."

Nehemiah (Compassion, leadership, courage)Nehemiah was a government worker in the employment of a foreign administration. A high ranking employee, a leader and a cup bearer to the King, trusted and respected. Then he became a building contractor, called in to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Faithful GodRuth was a Moabite, who married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab due to a famine.

Making Sense of God (Exploring the Christian faith)In a post-truth and post-modern world, many wonder if anyone really does believe in a God, if there is room for faith and room for Jesus.

At Highfields Church, we're seeing more and more people become convinced that the Christian faith is both true and good.

Radical ChristianityThis is an ad hoc series of services on how faith in Jesus requires a radical response.

Easter (He has risen)In our 'post-truth' world, the Easter story does sound rather like fake news, doesn't it? Do thinking people today really believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead?.

Partners in the Gospel (Studies in Philippians)A series of Sunday morning services at Highfields Church Cathays & Pontprennau from January to April looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Equip (Training for Life)Sunday seminars followed by evening worship and a short practical talk from the Bible.

Faith Under Pressure (Studies in the Book of Daniel)A series of Sunday morning services at Highfields Church Cathays & Pontprennau from September to December looking at the Book of Daniel.

Basics for Believers (Studies in the life of David)A series of Sunday morning services at Highfields Church Pontprennau looking at prayer, mission, the Bible, fellowship and communions.

Happy Families (Studies in the life of David)Happy Families – there are advantages to studying Bible characters. Truth comes to life because we identify ourselves with their struggles and successes. However one of the dangers of studying a Bible character is that we superimpose their culture onto our culture and their actions onto our actions.

Summer Anthems Vol. 3 (Meditations from the Psalms)One thing I used to like about the book of Psalms when I was a child was that you could always find it easily! In almost every bible if you open it right in the middle you usually find the Psalms.

Encountering Jesus (Meet the man at the centre of history)We look at encounters with Jesus and how they help us understand the kind of saviour he is.

The Open Door (Exploring the Christian Faith)A weekend of talks exploring the truth and relevance of the Christian faith with guest speaker Michael Ots.

Countdown to Mission (Counting down to The Open Door Big Weekend)What's your door of opportunity? We are very excited to start counting down to The Open Door Big Weekend on 17th-19th June!

The King’s Speech (Studies in the Sermon on the Mount)This is a series on the Sermon on the Mount, the discourse of Jesus recorded in Matt. 5–7, including the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer.

How Long O Lord (Habakkuk)The prophecy of Habakkuk is a trilogy in which faith moves by stages from fear to trust and from despair to hope.

Easter Services (What's it all about)What's it all about? It's a question we often ask. This Easter at Highfields Church we will be asking what's the cross of Jesus all about and the empty tomb. You are most welcome to join us as we explore the meaning of Easter - God's sacrificial love and amazing rescue.

Living in the Real World (Studies in 1 Peter 3-5)Wise Christians understand that opposition and suffering are normal for the church and are prepared for anything. That's why Christians today need the message of 1 Peter - a letter to first-century believers surrounded by trials and hostility.

Lessons from Jonah (Equip: Sunday Seminars)This is a mini sermon series on Jonah subtitled "God's relentless gaze" with topics: A God who rules; A God who rescues; A God who relents; A God who restores.

The Promised King (Studies in Matthew 1-4)The good news is that God always delivers on His promises and His greatest promise was the coming of Christ into the world, the promise of a King. Jesus is God's last and best word.

Away from Home (Studies in 1 Peter 1-2)The 1st letter of Peter. It was written to all believers in general. Its purpose was to encourage suffering Christians and to call them to personal holiness; Peter's central focus is persecution!

In the Beginning (Studies in Genesis 1-3)The name Genesis literally means "In the Beginning". Genesis describes the Lord God, who is infinite and all-powerful, creating everything that exists, by the power of His spoken Word, out of nothing.

Trusting God in Times of Change (Faithful Old Testament Characters)How's your ancient Greek history? Probably not much better than mine! But with Greece so much in the news these days and with our planned departure to Athens in the autumn I have been brushing up on what will be, God willing, our new cultural context.

Summer Anthems Vol. 2 (Meditations from the Psalms)One thing I used to like about the book of Psalms when I was a child was that you could always find it easily! In almost every bible if you open it right in the middle you usually find the Psalms.

The Waterfall of Grace (Studies in Romans 9-16)Let's find out together what has grabbed people for so long in this Greatest Letter of All, as we join with Christians throughout the centuries in studying chapters 9-16 of this magnificent New Testament book.

Love Letters to the Bride of Christ (Revelation 1-3)These studies from Revelation 1-3 under the theme 'Love Letters to the Bride of Christ' will provide us with instructive case studies of individual churches.

All in the Family (Learning to be the Bride of Christ)Looking at various New Testament passages highlighting different aspects of the bible's teaching about the nature of the church.

Easter 2015 (What's it all about?)This Easter at Highfields Church we will be asking: What's the cross of Jesus all about? Or the empty tomb?